Cost of living in Iraq compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Iraq | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,802 Dinar (2,394 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,473 Dinar (3,335 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,666 Dinar (1,995 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,608 Dinar (566 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,964 Dinar (1,043 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,056 Dinar (372 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,120 Dinar (1,098 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,177 Dinar (414 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 959 Dinar (338 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,317 Dinar (816 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,122 Dinar (8,140 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,469 Dinar (517 ₦) | 535 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 987 Dinar (347 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 46% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Iraq | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,087,230 Dinar (382,750 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 576,391 Dinar (202,913 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 239,233 Dinar (84,220 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 687,702 Dinar (242,100 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 365,450 Dinar (128,654 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 156,166 Dinar (54,977 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33,471 Dinar (11,783 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 492,291 Dinar (173,307 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 139,491 Dinar (49,107 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,536 Dinar (4,061 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,744 Dinar (2,374 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Iraq | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,613 Dinar (15,354 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 69,345 Dinar (24,412 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 89,247 Dinar (31,419 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,904 Dinar (35,522 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Iraq | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,331,000 Dinar (7,861,435 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 822 Dinar (289 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40,911 Dinar (14,402 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Iraq | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,686 Dinar (2,354 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 515% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,067 Dinar (4,952 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 204% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,519 Dinar (8,984 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,107 Dinar (1,446 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,996 Dinar (1,407 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,847 Dinar (1,706 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,252 Dinar (1,145 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,476 Dinar (1,224 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Dinar (3,520 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Iraq | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,923 Dinar (9,830 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25,268 Dinar (8,895 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,697 Dinar (15,031 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,122 Dinar (18,701 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,718 Dinar (2,365 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,992 Dinar (1,757 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,415 Dinar (1,554 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 211% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 693,561 Dinar (244,162 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 468 Dinar (165 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 593% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 39,062 Dinar (13,751 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,714 Dinar (956 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 723 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Iraq is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria
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